Are These Medical Devices Too Dangerous? (Transvaginal Mesh)

Transvaginal Mesh

From 2006 to 2009 FDA received more than 1000 adverse event reports about the mesh products used in transvaginal surgical repair of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary continence. Problems ranged from pain and infection to mesh erosion and recurrence of prolapse or incontinence.

Activists Say:

Even the FDA seriously questions the safety and effectiveness of these mesh products, so they should be removed from the market immediately.”

—Michael Carome, deputy director of Public Citizen’s Health Research Group

Industry Says:

While we are always concerned when a patient experiences an adverse medical condition, TVT continues to be a safe and effective option for women suffering from the debilitating effects of stress urinary incontinence.”